Frequently asked questions:
In visiting us, you will find a small church which offers:
1. Conservative view of the Holy Scriptures
2. Traditional music
3. Friendly, welcoming atmosphere
4. Messages focused on understanding the "how" and "why" of the Christian faith
Here are some of the other questions you might have before coming to visit us (and we certainly hope that you do so). We would love to meet you and have you worship with us.
What should I wear? Essentially come as you are. Generally, our members and regulars dress comfortably.
What style of Baptist are you? As a member of the Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches, our style might be best described as conservative theologically, traditional in style, friendly in attitude, and gentle in terms of application. We certainly affirm the core doctrines of the Christian faith (the “fundamentals” if you you will), but we do not accept or follow any form of legalism.
Which bible translation do you use? That’s an interesting question with a long history. We use the King James Version, but we do not embrace the attitudes or the demeanor of the “KJV only” movement. The KJV is a wonderful and powerful translation, but there are many good tools (including various bible paraphrases and study materials) which help us to better apply the passages in which the old English writing may be difficult to understand.
What kind of music do you use? Our song service is generally traditional hymns with light contemporary praise choruses used for effective contrast. Our hymnal (yes, we do use hymnals instead of words projected on a screen) is the Celebration Hymnal.
How would you describe your view of the end times? On the whole, we hold to a pre-tibulational rapture viewpoint, while recognizing that Christ will come when he comes and “no man knows the day the time or the hour”. However, this view is not a test of fellowship or orthodoxy. We recognize there are honest differences on this matter.
I am divorced, so is that an obstacle to my attending? God does not abandon us when we go through difficulties of life in this fallen world. We would love to have you come and visit us.
What is the church’s view on women in leadership roles? We seek to hold to the views expressed in scripture. The Apostle Paul wrote of this in various places and as such, we do not ordain women in pastoral roles. However, there are many roles in which the women serve in the vital functions of the church, and these need not be limited to children' ministry, music, or teaching other women. The possibilities are evaluated on a case by case basis, so long as we do not violate passages such as in 1st Timothy chapter 2 and Titus chapter 1. We view women through the Complementarian lens, seeing both men and women as having unique gifts and serving together for the glory of God.
Are you an IFB church? Years ago, many Baptist churches in northern Michigan followed that descriptor (Independent Fundamental Baptist). Calvary does not follow this label because of the association of the name with some rather extreme, unbiblical views that were not honoring to God or edifying to others. For this reason, we have become an MARBC church. We believe this was necessary and appropriate given the damage to the body of Christ that has been sadly been caused by some IFB churches.
Are you Calvinist or Arminian in your teaching? We really do not entirely fit either description. We do hold to the eternal security of the believer (“once saved always saved”) but we are not "5 point Calvinists". Man's free will exists, but only to the level that it is compatible with God's sovereign will.
In total, we are a friendly, neighborhood church with a view of the scriptures best described as “baptist” and holding to those distinctives. We are however, more concerned with being "biblical" than we are with being “baptist”.
We encourage you to come and worship with us on Sunday mornings at 11am.
Contact us for more information:
E-mail: cbcgaylord@gmail.com
Phone: 989-732-4001
In visiting us, you will find a small church which offers:
1. Conservative view of the Holy Scriptures
2. Traditional music
3. Friendly, welcoming atmosphere
4. Messages focused on understanding the "how" and "why" of the Christian faith
Here are some of the other questions you might have before coming to visit us (and we certainly hope that you do so). We would love to meet you and have you worship with us.
What should I wear? Essentially come as you are. Generally, our members and regulars dress comfortably.
What style of Baptist are you? As a member of the Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches, our style might be best described as conservative theologically, traditional in style, friendly in attitude, and gentle in terms of application. We certainly affirm the core doctrines of the Christian faith (the “fundamentals” if you you will), but we do not accept or follow any form of legalism.
Which bible translation do you use? That’s an interesting question with a long history. We use the King James Version, but we do not embrace the attitudes or the demeanor of the “KJV only” movement. The KJV is a wonderful and powerful translation, but there are many good tools (including various bible paraphrases and study materials) which help us to better apply the passages in which the old English writing may be difficult to understand.
What kind of music do you use? Our song service is generally traditional hymns with light contemporary praise choruses used for effective contrast. Our hymnal (yes, we do use hymnals instead of words projected on a screen) is the Celebration Hymnal.
How would you describe your view of the end times? On the whole, we hold to a pre-tibulational rapture viewpoint, while recognizing that Christ will come when he comes and “no man knows the day the time or the hour”. However, this view is not a test of fellowship or orthodoxy. We recognize there are honest differences on this matter.
I am divorced, so is that an obstacle to my attending? God does not abandon us when we go through difficulties of life in this fallen world. We would love to have you come and visit us.
What is the church’s view on women in leadership roles? We seek to hold to the views expressed in scripture. The Apostle Paul wrote of this in various places and as such, we do not ordain women in pastoral roles. However, there are many roles in which the women serve in the vital functions of the church, and these need not be limited to children' ministry, music, or teaching other women. The possibilities are evaluated on a case by case basis, so long as we do not violate passages such as in 1st Timothy chapter 2 and Titus chapter 1. We view women through the Complementarian lens, seeing both men and women as having unique gifts and serving together for the glory of God.
Are you an IFB church? Years ago, many Baptist churches in northern Michigan followed that descriptor (Independent Fundamental Baptist). Calvary does not follow this label because of the association of the name with some rather extreme, unbiblical views that were not honoring to God or edifying to others. For this reason, we have become an MARBC church. We believe this was necessary and appropriate given the damage to the body of Christ that has been sadly been caused by some IFB churches.
Are you Calvinist or Arminian in your teaching? We really do not entirely fit either description. We do hold to the eternal security of the believer (“once saved always saved”) but we are not "5 point Calvinists". Man's free will exists, but only to the level that it is compatible with God's sovereign will.
In total, we are a friendly, neighborhood church with a view of the scriptures best described as “baptist” and holding to those distinctives. We are however, more concerned with being "biblical" than we are with being “baptist”.
We encourage you to come and worship with us on Sunday mornings at 11am.
Contact us for more information:
E-mail: cbcgaylord@gmail.com
Phone: 989-732-4001
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